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Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its 5th annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.

Native gardens, start small

Most native gardeners are not purists and start small. It is not necessary to transform your entire yard into a native prairie. Starting small can be accomplished in a variety of ways. It can be as simple as adding native plants to blend with current plants.

Council eyes more derelict properties

Derelict properties were again the main topic of discussion at a Eunice City Council meeting as the mayor and council members discussed four structures deemed an “imminent danger to (the) public.” Those four properties are 421 Acadia St., 416 Pierotti St., 1141 West Ash Ave. and 910 West Ash Ave.

St. Landry Parish worker busted

A St. Landry Parish animal control employee was snared in a drug bust on Thursday. Rasheed Saleem Rideaux, 46, of the 300 block of Azeline Drive, Opelousas, is charged with possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and Adderall.

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Christmas Fest at Eunice Community Garden set Dec. 2 The Eunice Community Garden will hold its annual Christmas Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Randy Miller, organizer and director of Eunice Community Garden, needs groups or individuals to help decorate this year.

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Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Parade Registration is now open for the 2025 Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights presented by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Get ready to light up downtown Eunice with holiday cheer. Businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations are invited to join the fun.

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Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Parade Registration is now open for the 2025 Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights presented by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Get ready to light up downtown Eunice with holiday cheer. Businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations are invited to join the fun.

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Eunice LA Catholic Schoolhouse event set The Eunice LA Catholic Schoolhouse Chapter will host a Christmas Shopping Day from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the St. Thomas More social Hall, at 1011 Sittig Street, in Eunice. There will be art, homemade goods, crafts, an upscale resale shop and more.

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Eunice LA Catholic Schoolhouse event set The Eunice LA Catholic Schoolhouse Chapter will host a Christmas Shopping Day from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the St. Thomas More social Hall, at 1011 Sittig Street, in Eunice. There will be art, homemade goods, crafts, an upscale resale shop and more.

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Concealed Carry Permit class Nov. 15 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Eunice at 211 West Park in Eunice beginning at 7:30 a.m. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.